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I have resumed posting on Substack this December! Currently exploring the clever world of the Panchatantra. Stay tuned for the Mahabharata of Kashidas coming in March 2026, followed by the Kathasaritsagara. Read here: writtenbybabu.substack.com
Babu Tells a Story here | BABU ROY | Substack
Scriptures, stories, and more. Click to read Babu Tells a Story here, by BABU ROY, a Substack publication. Launched 6 months ago.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:29 AM
I have resumed posting on Substack this December! Currently exploring the clever world of the Panchatantra. Stay tuned for the Mahabharata of Kashidas coming in March 2026, followed by the Kathasaritsagara. Read here: writtenbybabu.substack.com
The wager was simple: what colour is the horse Uchchaihshravas's tail? The result was anything but. Deceit, a curse and the emergence of Garuda, the mighty half-eagle who brings control. See the full story here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGHm... #Mahabharata #Garuda #Nagas
How an Argument and a Curse Led to the Birth of a Mighty Being in the Mahabharata
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November 8, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The wager was simple: what colour is the horse Uchchaihshravas's tail? The result was anything but. Deceit, a curse and the emergence of Garuda, the mighty half-eagle who brings control. See the full story here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGHm... #Mahabharata #Garuda #Nagas
Think Durga is the only powerful form of the Mother Goddess? Meet Jagaddhatri, the Upholder of the universe. Her main achievement is a teaching on overcoming the ego that even the gods struggled with.
Video Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU97...
Video Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU97...
Beyond Durga and Kali - Jagaddhatri, the Goddess Who Tames the Uncontrolled Mind
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October 31, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Think Durga is the only powerful form of the Mother Goddess? Meet Jagaddhatri, the Upholder of the universe. Her main achievement is a teaching on overcoming the ego that even the gods struggled with.
Video Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU97...
Video Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pU97...
When the master of restraint meets the enchantress
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Kashidas’s Mahabharata - Shiva, Mohini, and the Metaphysics of Desire
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October 31, 2025 at 7:22 AM
When the master of restraint meets the enchantress
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@devduttmyth @6amiji @authoramish @tishasaroyan @drumbeatsofeden @ShefVaidya @BalaSankuratri @davidfrawleyved
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Everyone thinks the ocean churning ended when Lakshmi and Vishnu left. But Kashidas’s Mahabharata says Shiva had to step in for the real chaos. Learn the story behind Shiva’s arrival and the poison that gave him the name Neelkantha (Blue-throated one). Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVdk...
Shiva’s Turn : What Kashidas Added to the Bengali Mahabharata
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October 25, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Everyone thinks the ocean churning ended when Lakshmi and Vishnu left. But Kashidas’s Mahabharata says Shiva had to step in for the real chaos. Learn the story behind Shiva’s arrival and the poison that gave him the name Neelkantha (Blue-throated one). Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVdk...
Why did Shiva make the devas restart the churning of the Ocean of Milk after Lakshmi and Vishnu had left? It's a key moment that defines Neelakantha. This account from the Kashidas Mahabharata highlights Shiva's role as ultimate stabilizer. Get the full scoop here: writtenbybabu.substack.com
Babu Tells a Story here | BABU ROY | Substack
Scriptures, stories, and more. Click to read Babu Tells a Story here, by BABU ROY, a Substack publication. Launched 4 months ago.
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October 21, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Why did Shiva make the devas restart the churning of the Ocean of Milk after Lakshmi and Vishnu had left? It's a key moment that defines Neelakantha. This account from the Kashidas Mahabharata highlights Shiva's role as ultimate stabilizer. Get the full scoop here: writtenbybabu.substack.com
Goddess Kali, standing in a cremation ground, holding and nursing Baby Shiva? Yes, this story from the Linga Purana shows that immense destruction and deep tenderness can reside in the same being. See how Shiva drank her anger with her milk. www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7vI... #KaliPuja #Daruka #Shiva
Why Lord Shiva Turned into a Baby to Stop Goddess Kali
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October 20, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Goddess Kali, standing in a cremation ground, holding and nursing Baby Shiva? Yes, this story from the Linga Purana shows that immense destruction and deep tenderness can reside in the same being. See how Shiva drank her anger with her milk. www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7vI... #KaliPuja #Daruka #Shiva
On the night of Kali Puja, understand the true purpose of her fierce appearance in the Devi Mahatmyam. She's not about random destruction, but about crushing arrogance and clearing the soul's clutter. See how rage finds its composure. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBCQ...
The Gentle Fierceness - Understanding Kali’s Purpose - from Devi Mahatmya
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October 20, 2025 at 6:47 AM
On the night of Kali Puja, understand the true purpose of her fierce appearance in the Devi Mahatmyam. She's not about random destruction, but about crushing arrogance and clearing the soul's clutter. See how rage finds its composure. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBCQ...
Rishi Narada's visit to Kailash ignites a fiery debate between Shiva and Durga. Is it better to embrace complete detachment, or must a householder also prioritize prosperity and respect? This story from Kashidas's Mahabharata explores a very human conflict. Watch it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgx3...
The Conflict Over Wealth A Shiva-Durga Story from Kashidas’s Mahabharata
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October 17, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Rishi Narada's visit to Kailash ignites a fiery debate between Shiva and Durga. Is it better to embrace complete detachment, or must a householder also prioritize prosperity and respect? This story from Kashidas's Mahabharata explores a very human conflict. Watch it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgx3...
The Samudra Manthan from the Mahabharata is a brilliant lesson in high-stakes teamwork. See how Mount Mandara, the naga Vasuki, and a supportive tortoise were crucial for the Gods and Asuras to extract treasures from the Ocean of Milk.
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Churning of the Ocean - Mahabharata's Story, Modern Relevance
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October 11, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The Samudra Manthan from the Mahabharata is a brilliant lesson in high-stakes teamwork. See how Mount Mandara, the naga Vasuki, and a supportive tortoise were crucial for the Gods and Asuras to extract treasures from the Ocean of Milk.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iEb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iEb...
In the Markandeya Purana, Rishi Jaimini asks why Draupadi’s sons, born of the Pandavas, lost their lives early. The answer lies in an older tale of King Harishchandra and Rishi Vishvamitra. Watch the full story here:
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September 17, 2025 at 7:15 AM
In the Markandeya Purana, Rishi Jaimini asks why Draupadi’s sons, born of the Pandavas, lost their lives early. The answer lies in an older tale of King Harishchandra and Rishi Vishvamitra. Watch the full story here:
Ruru gave half his life to save Pramadvara, but grief turned to vengeance as he swore to kill every serpent. Then a serpent spoke, changing everything. Watch this from the Mahabharata 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd3x...
#Mahabharata #IndianPhilosophy
#Mahabharata #IndianPhilosophy
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September 13, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Ruru gave half his life to save Pramadvara, but grief turned to vengeance as he swore to kill every serpent. Then a serpent spoke, changing everything. Watch this from the Mahabharata 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd3x...
#Mahabharata #IndianPhilosophy
#Mahabharata #IndianPhilosophy
What would you give up for the one you love? A year, a day, or half your life? The Mahabharata tells us of Ruru, who gave up part of his life for Pramadvara. But grief soon turned into anger. Watch the full story here:
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September 12, 2025 at 7:15 AM
What would you give up for the one you love? A year, a day, or half your life? The Mahabharata tells us of Ruru, who gave up part of his life for Pramadvara. But grief soon turned into anger. Watch the full story here:
Why did Balarama choose penance after taking a life?
In the Markandeya Purana, Rishi Jaimini asked this question, and four wise birds gave the answer.
Watch the narration 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=msUx...
#Balarama #Krishna #MarkandeyaPurana
In the Markandeya Purana, Rishi Jaimini asked this question, and four wise birds gave the answer.
Watch the narration 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=msUx...
#Balarama #Krishna #MarkandeyaPurana
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September 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Why did Balarama choose penance after taking a life?
In the Markandeya Purana, Rishi Jaimini asked this question, and four wise birds gave the answer.
Watch the narration 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=msUx...
#Balarama #Krishna #MarkandeyaPurana
In the Markandeya Purana, Rishi Jaimini asked this question, and four wise birds gave the answer.
Watch the narration 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=msUx...
#Balarama #Krishna #MarkandeyaPurana
What does it mean to share half a life?
Ruru’s choice to give up years for Pramadvara is more than romance—it is responsibility, sacrifice, and the price of love.
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#Mahabharata #IndianClassics #Philosophy
Ruru’s choice to give up years for Pramadvara is more than romance—it is responsibility, sacrifice, and the price of love.
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#Mahabharata #IndianClassics #Philosophy
September 9, 2025 at 4:50 AM
What does it mean to share half a life?
Ruru’s choice to give up years for Pramadvara is more than romance—it is responsibility, sacrifice, and the price of love.
👉 writtenbybabu.substack.com
#Mahabharata #IndianClassics #Philosophy
Ruru’s choice to give up years for Pramadvara is more than romance—it is responsibility, sacrifice, and the price of love.
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#Mahabharata #IndianClassics #Philosophy
From bandit to sage — Ratnakar’s journey shows that no one is beyond change.
A reminder for us all: transformation begins with a single name.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=STri...
@devduttmyth @NileshOak @6amiji @authoramish @itsanandneel @tishasaroyan
#Ramayana #Valmiki #LifeLessons
A reminder for us all: transformation begins with a single name.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=STri...
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#Ramayana #Valmiki #LifeLessons
How Ratnakar Became Valmiki _ The Bengali Ramayana Story
This video explores the journey of Ratnakar, the feared bandit who transformed into Valmiki, as narrated in the Krittivasi Ramayana. Guided by Brahma and anchored in the name of Ram, Ratnakar leaves…
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September 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM
From bandit to sage — Ratnakar’s journey shows that no one is beyond change.
A reminder for us all: transformation begins with a single name.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=STri...
@devduttmyth @NileshOak @6amiji @authoramish @itsanandneel @tishasaroyan
#Ramayana #Valmiki #LifeLessons
A reminder for us all: transformation begins with a single name.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=STri...
@devduttmyth @NileshOak @6amiji @authoramish @itsanandneel @tishasaroyan
#Ramayana #Valmiki #LifeLessons
In the Markandeya Purana, even gods stumble.
Indra’s fear, Trishiras’ austerity, Vritra’s wrath, Draupadi’s reunion — each reveals a truth about us. Strength without restraint collapses. Only integration sustains.
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0Ci...
#Indra #Vritra #HinduScriptures
Indra’s fear, Trishiras’ austerity, Vritra’s wrath, Draupadi’s reunion — each reveals a truth about us. Strength without restraint collapses. Only integration sustains.
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0Ci...
#Indra #Vritra #HinduScriptures
Indra, Trishiras and Draupadi - Jaimini's second question answered - from the Markandeya Purana
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September 3, 2025 at 7:44 AM
In the Markandeya Purana, even gods stumble.
Indra’s fear, Trishiras’ austerity, Vritra’s wrath, Draupadi’s reunion — each reveals a truth about us. Strength without restraint collapses. Only integration sustains.
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0Ci...
#Indra #Vritra #HinduScriptures
Indra’s fear, Trishiras’ austerity, Vritra’s wrath, Draupadi’s reunion — each reveals a truth about us. Strength without restraint collapses. Only integration sustains.
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0Ci...
#Indra #Vritra #HinduScriptures
Ratnakar’s penance inside an anthill shows:
Past mistakes don’t define the future. Transformation is possible when focus is anchored to what uplifts.
Read here: writtenbybabu.substack.com
YouTube video out Friday.
#Ramayana #Valmiki #SpiritualPractice #IndianPhilosophy
Past mistakes don’t define the future. Transformation is possible when focus is anchored to what uplifts.
Read here: writtenbybabu.substack.com
YouTube video out Friday.
#Ramayana #Valmiki #SpiritualPractice #IndianPhilosophy
Babu Tells a Story here | BABU ROY | Substack
Scriptures, stories, and more. Click to read Babu Tells a Story here, by BABU ROY, a Substack publication. Launched 2 months ago.
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September 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Ratnakar’s penance inside an anthill shows:
Past mistakes don’t define the future. Transformation is possible when focus is anchored to what uplifts.
Read here: writtenbybabu.substack.com
YouTube video out Friday.
#Ramayana #Valmiki #SpiritualPractice #IndianPhilosophy
Past mistakes don’t define the future. Transformation is possible when focus is anchored to what uplifts.
Read here: writtenbybabu.substack.com
YouTube video out Friday.
#Ramayana #Valmiki #SpiritualPractice #IndianPhilosophy
Agni’s reply set everything in motion:
Puloma lost, Bhrigu’s fury, and the birth of Chyavana.
It asks: must truth be spoken even when it destroys?
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Puloma lost, Bhrigu’s fury, and the birth of Chyavana.
It asks: must truth be spoken even when it destroys?
Watch:
Words That Burn- Puloma, Bhrigu, and Agni - from Mahabharata of Kashidas
In this continuation of Puloma’s story from the Mahabharata of Kashidas, we step into a moment where desire, truth, and choice collide. Puloma, content in her life with Sage Bhrigu, becomes the…
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August 30, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Agni’s reply set everything in motion:
Puloma lost, Bhrigu’s fury, and the birth of Chyavana.
It asks: must truth be spoken even when it destroys?
Watch:
Puloma lost, Bhrigu’s fury, and the birth of Chyavana.
It asks: must truth be spoken even when it destroys?
Watch:
When truth is asked in court and kindness is not in the room—what should be said? Puloma, Agni, Bhrigu, and the cost of one sentence. Watch my breakdown:
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Puloma’s Story Retold – From Kashidas’s Mahabharata
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August 29, 2025 at 10:03 AM
When truth is asked in court and kindness is not in the room—what should be said? Puloma, Agni, Bhrigu, and the cost of one sentence. Watch my breakdown:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMD5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMD5...
A question from the Mahabharata: Why did Vishnu, who is without form, take a human appearance? This video explores a surprising answer given by four wise birds.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Sot...
#Purana #IndianWisdom #Vishnu #Markandeya
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#Purana #IndianWisdom #Vishnu #Markandeya
August 27, 2025 at 7:27 AM
A question from the Mahabharata: Why did Vishnu, who is without form, take a human appearance? This video explores a surprising answer given by four wise birds.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Sot...
#Purana #IndianWisdom #Vishnu #Markandeya
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Sot...
#Purana #IndianWisdom #Vishnu #Markandeya
A word becomes a terrible promise. A mother's trauma gives rise to a powerful sage and a stream. Discover a powerful tale from the Adi Parva about truth, anger, and redemption.
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#Mahabharata #IndianStories #AncientTales #IndianCulture #Bengali #Kashidas #AdiParva
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#Mahabharata #IndianStories #AncientTales #IndianCulture #Bengali #Kashidas #AdiParva
August 27, 2025 at 6:49 AM
A word becomes a terrible promise. A mother's trauma gives rise to a powerful sage and a stream. Discover a powerful tale from the Adi Parva about truth, anger, and redemption.
Read more: writtenbybabu.substack.com
#Mahabharata #IndianStories #AncientTales #IndianCulture #Bengali #Kashidas #AdiParva
Read more: writtenbybabu.substack.com
#Mahabharata #IndianStories #AncientTales #IndianCulture #Bengali #Kashidas #AdiParva